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SAC Faith Formation Program
Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM

Director of Religious Education
Office (650) 873-2878
Call or Text (650) 797-5955

staugustinecdre@gmail.com


 

 Office Hours

Weekdays (except Tuesday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Holidays 


 

We Live God's Word and Continue His Work.


St. Augustine Faith Formation Program supports the family and church community in this mission and offers an integral formation of the child’s  spiritual, moral, religious, intellectual, developmental, social, emotional and physical aspects.   

 

St. Augustine's Faith Formation Program uses (and recommends!) the Finding God Program from Grade 1 through Grade 8.

 

 

" Finding God presents the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church through active-learning techniques that allow children to participate, learn, and grow in faith and discipleship. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, the Finding God program engages the whole child—mind, heart, body, and soul—uniquely guiding children to practice prayer and reflection, to explore scripture, and to find God in all things."

 

 

Classroom Sessions in three-dimensional content and sequence with an innovative scope that presents:

 

  1. Complete Catechesis at every grade level.
  2. Seen through the lens of grade-level themes.
  3. Experienced within the context of the Christian Community.

 

 

Duration of the Program

 

  • A continuous 8-year faith formation program .
  • The catechetical year starts in September and ends in May.

 

SAC FFP IS INCLUSIVE. See Information on CCD for SpEd Students (with IEP)

 

ST. AUGUSTINE CONTINUES TO OFFER IN-PERSON and HYBRID CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025


Our CCD Program continues to offer a combination of virtual and face-to-face classes.


Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 offers hybrid classes (a combination of online and traditional face-to-face learning in the classroom.)


Sacramental Preparation Classes for Grades 2, AA2 and AA6, holds weekly in-person meetings from 11:30am to 12:30pm.


Our Confirmation Program offers face-to-face meetings, twice a month from 7pm to 8:30pm on the 2nd and 4th week of each month.

 

The SPED program for special needs students with IEPs* offers hybrid classes, taught by Catechists who are credentialed SPED Teachers.
Meetings are on Saturday from 11:30am to 12:30pm.   


*Must present a copy of  child's IEP prior to acceptance into the program.

 


FAITH FORMATION CLASSES


A child who is six (6) years old and is in 1st Grade can be registered into the program.
Baptismal certificate must be presented. If the child has not been baptized, please notify the Director of Religious Education to make baptismal preparations.


Grades 1-6: Weekly classes



Grade 1 and 2: Sacramental Preparation for 1st Holy Communion and 1st Reconciliation


A two-year preparation process for 1st and 2nd Graders.

  

  • Grade 1 is for 1st Graders in non-Catholic school. The child receives the basic formation during first grade. A choice of in-person or hybrid classes is offered on Thursday from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. or Saturday at 9:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. held at the Parish Hall.
  • Grade 2 is for 2nd graders in non-Catholic school. The child is prepared for and receives the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) during second grade at the age of 7 or 8. Classes are held in person on Saturday from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Parish Hall.



 

Grades 3 - 6 explores the Church and the Holy Spirit, the Beatitudes, the Ten Commandments, Sacraments, Worship, and the Old Testament.



 

Confirmation Preparation Grades 7 - 8 (2nd & 4th week of the month)


Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year program for students who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion.

 

  • 1st Year Confirmation (7th Grade) For students who have completed faith formation classes through 6th grade and have met all the preparatory requirements for Contirmation.
    1st Year meets in-person on the     2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Sessions are an hour and a half from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 PM. at the Parish Hall.
  • 2nd Year Confirmation (8th Grade) meets in-person on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Sessions are an hour and a half from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 PM. at the Parish Hall.

 

CCD for Sped Students (with IEP)

 

  • Please let the office know if your child has special needs.
  • IEP Clause: Must provide a copy of your child's IEP prior to acceptance. 
  • Weekly hybrid sessions are held on Saturday from 11:30am to 12:30am
  • For more information on Sped, please contact Marivic Tabora at mavictab123@gmail.com

 

Click for more Information on CCD for Sped

We offer Age-appropriate (AA) programs for late-comers and/or older students.

 

Age-appropriate level 1 (AA1) & Age-appropriate level 2 (AA2)

 

 A two year Sacramental Preparation program for late-comers who have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.

 

AA1 

  • For first-time students 7-11 years of age at the time of registration.
  • Public school students in  2nd & 3rd Grade attend Saturday hybrid-classes from 10:00 am. to 11:00 am.
  • Public school students in 4th and 5th Grade attend Saturday in-person classes from 10:15 am. to 11:15 am at the Parish Hall.
  • Students learn the basics of our faith in level one and upon completion of AA1, the student is promoted to AA2. 

AA2  

  • Students in level two are are prepared for the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion which is celebrated in May.
    Classes are held in-person on Saturday from 11:30 am. to 12:30 pm. at the Parish Hall.
  • After receiving 1st Holy Communion, the student is promoted to their corresponding grade at public school.

 


AA6
 

A special Sacramental preparation class for older public school students in 6th Grade and above. Classes are held in-person. Saturday from 11:30 A.M to 12:30 PM.

 

  • For students 12-16 years of age (and above) at time of registration.
  • For students who stopped attending faith formation after receiving 1st Holy Communion and/or has not completed 6th Grade..
  • For students who have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and wish to enroll in Confirmation.
  • After receiving 1st Holy Communion, the student undergoes a special Admissions Conversation before entering the Confirmation Program.


For adults looking to be Baptized, receive Holy Communion, and/or be Confirmed, please visit the RCIA page

RCIA at St. Augustine

SAC's PROGRAM OVERVIEW

 

Faith Formation Program Requirements:

 

  • Copy of Baptismal Certificate is required for new students.
  • If transferred from another parish, a letter from the DRE is required and proof of Sacraments received.
  • Regularly attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. If unable to attend in person, attend through the live-streamed mass.
  • Participate during scheduled classes.
  • Fulfill required homework, assignments and Parish involvements.
  • Bring textbooks, pen/pencil, and notebook to class.
  • Students attend Advent and Lenten Penance Services (Grades 3-6)
  • Students attend and participate in the Retreat for 6th Graders and AA6 students.
  • Attend the Agape Dinner for 1st Communicants & their families.

 

Absence Policy

  • Letter of excuse is required.
  • CCD students with 3 (three) unacceptable or unreasonable excuses for their absences, will cause the student to be dropped from the CCD program.
  • Confirmation students with 2 (two) unacceptable or unreasonable excuses for their absences, will cause the student to be dropped from the Confirmation program.

 

 Expectations of Parents: 

  • Attend scheduled meetings/sessions.
  • Must submit an authorization/consent for student to attend Virtual Classes. Students without parental consent will not be admitted into the zoom class.
  • A Virtus Safety Training is conducted on a yearly basis. If parents do not want their child to attend, an Opt-out Form must be completed.
  • Attend scheduled 4-adult ongoing formation family sessions.
  • Submit written notes regarding your child’s absences, i.e. illness, emergencies and major school events.
  • Support non-mandatory annual fundraisers, food drives, personal hygiene drives, or charitable missions.
  • Please pick up your child from the Courtyard on time!
  • Parish involvement with your child.
  • Register as a parishioner of the parish.
  • Regularly attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
  • Maintain open communication through phone calls, texts, emails, letters, and/or in-person meetings.


FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

 

Services, Retreats and Recollections:

 

  • Penance Service for Grades 3 to 6 during Advent & Lent
  • One Day Recollection for 6th Grade and AA6 Students.
  • 2-day Onsite Recollection for 1st Year Confirmation Students.
  • 3-day/2-night Away-Retreat for 2nd Year Confirmation Students.

 

1st Communicants 

 

  • Celebration of 1st Reconciliation 
  • Rite of Enrollment
  • Rehearsals for 1st Communicants, Parents, Catechists
  • A special year-end Agape Dinner for 1st Communicants and their parents .

 


Confirmation Program

 

  • Community Service for 1st and 2nd Year Confirmation Students. Stewardship Hour Forms must be completed and submitted to their Catechist.
  • 2nd Year Students and Sponsors must attend the following Masses:: 
  • Welcome and Presentation of Confirmation Candidates
  • Rite of Recognition
  • Rite of Affirmation
  • Rehearsals for 2nd Year Students, Sponsors., Parents, Catechists

 


Family Activities Parish involvement of students and their families.. For all Grade Levels.


  • Orientation Meeting
  • There are 4 required Adult Ongoing Formation in-person sessions attended by students, parents and catechists. Meetings are held in lieu of a class. Attendance is checked.
  • Annual Canned Food Drive
  • Annual Fundraisers
  • Annual Personal hygiene-kit Drive
  • Parish Holy Hour (1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)
  • Traveling Vocation Cross
  • All Saints Costume Parade. No tricks, only treats! Students dress up as a Holy Person or Saint. The children participate in a costume-parade and receive treats after Mass! 
  • Simbang Gabi, a Novena of 9 evening masses during the Advent Season (Dec 15-Dec 23.) Attended by students, parents and catechists. The families of each grade are highlighted during an Offertory Procession at assigned Masses.
  • Christmas Eve, Dec 24th - Children's Mass and Christmas Pageant (elementary level.)
  • World Day of the Sick - Mass and project.
  • Walk for Life - Mass and SF walk.
  • Marian activities: Living Rosary in October and May Floral Offering
  • Year-end Thanksgiving Mass.



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